| Category 5 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
 Hurricane Harry near peak intensity, as a Category 5 hurricane on January 1. | |
| Formed | December 26 |
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| Dissipated | January 8 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 160 mph (260 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 927 mbar (hPa); 27.37 inHg |
| Fatalities | 68 |
| Damage | $15.45 billion (USD) |
| Areas affected | Island of Bornholm, Island of Oland, Island of Gotland, Eastern Sweden, Fasta Åland Island, Finland |
| Part of the 2020/21 Baltic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Harry was a devasting and deadly Category 5 hurricane which caused $15.450 billion in damage and 68 fatalities. Eighth named storm, third hurricane, first major hurricane and the strongest storm of the 2020-21 Baltic hurricane season, Harry formed from a vigorous tropical wave, first spotted by the BSWS on December 18.
Meteorological history[]
Map plotting the track and the intensity of the storm, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Retirement[]
Due to severe damage and loss of life, particularly in the Island of Gotland and eastern Sweden, the name Harry was officially retired by the BSWS on April 10, 2021, thus becoming the first retired name of the Baltic tropical cyclone ever. It will be replaced with Henry for the 2024-25 Baltic hurricane season.